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Novelty Advertisements from Comic Books
Novelty advertising is a staple of the comic book industry throughout history. The items sold in those advertisements reflect the cultural mores and morals of the times in which the ads appear.
X-Ray Specs
X-Ray Specs
Secret Spy Scope advertisement
Secret Spy Scope
Magic Cards Advertisement
Magic, marked deck of cards
Complete Powered Drag Racing Kit. Advertisement
You can own these beautiful complete powered drag racing models for only $1.00
Electronic computer
Hypnotic Whirling Coin
15-Shot BB Gun
Nwe Ram Jet Engine Burns GAs
Midget Spy Cam
Scientific Wonder. X-Ray Specs X-Ray Glasses
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Practical jokes, secret spy trick, ways to get stronger or be more popular. All of these were appealed to kids as they peered out at them from the inside covers of comic books.

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